How to Correctly Store Marijuana Seeds

A lot of people have been looking for ways on how they can store their cannabis seeds the right way so that they can make sure that it will grow once planted. There are a lot of ways on how to do it but let's talk about the two known ways which are:

Storing Cannabis seeds in a refrigerator
Both procedures can be effective if done right. If you decide to store your seeds in a refrigerator, make sure to place your marijuana seeds in an airtight or vacuum container. Good example of which is a Tupperware container. The freezing process however is often accompanied with the warning that some weed seeds may be lost due to freezing itself can rapture cells that make up the marijuana seed though there are specifically designed laboratory equipment which will aid you to slowly bring the cell tissue to a freezing temperature.

Storing Cannabis seeds in a cool, dry and dark place
A dark cool area like a cupboard is a good example of a cool dry and dark place. Though, you have to be cautious on moisture build-up as this could damage the weed seeds. To prevent moisture build-up, you may place your seeds into an air tight or vacuum sealed container accompanied by a food grade desiccant. This will help avoid the build-up of mould and bacteria in the container that may lead to a failure.

Why humidity plays a big part when storing seeds.

Humidity help seeds to germinate. About 40 to 60% that seeds will likely to germinate if seeds are stored in a humid temperature.it has been reported by reputable and experienced marijuana farmers that is seeds are stored between 38 to 41 degrees and is packed as instructed above, your seeds can live up to 3 to 5 years.

Why use a desiccant when storing seeds in an airtight container? What is a desiccant?

Desiccant or also known as humectant is a hygroscopic substance that sustains a state of dryness in its vicinity in a moderately to an air-tight container. This will help remove excess humidity in a package or container. The most commonly used desiccant is the silica gel. When placing your seeds in a cool, dry and dark place, excessive humidity may likely occur in it. This will be the desiccant's job to sustain, control and remove excessive humidity inside your container where you place your seeds.